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2024 - 2 - 6

Iranian Events Unfold: From Diplomat's Death to Cyberattacks and Student Protests

Cyberattacks - Diplomat's Death - Iran - Student Protests

Recap of recent events in Iran covering a diplomat's death, cyberattacks, and student protests.

In recent news from Iran, a tragic incident unfolded as an Iranian diplomat in Moscow passed away unexpectedly at a fitness club. Meanwhile, the country faces economic turmoil, prompting the issuance of high-interest bonds to stabilize the currency. The plight of journalists continues with arrests and detentions, shedding light on press freedom challenges. At the same time, Iranian cyber operations have intensified, exposing sensitive drone production data and targeting foreign entities.

Amidst these events, significant pressure mounts on Iranian students and professors, signaling a crackdown on dissenting voices. In a display of labor activism, Iranian workers pause and resume strikes over unmet demands, reflecting a struggle for workers' rights. Microsoft's revelations of Iranian cyberattacks on Israel highlight escalating tensions in the digital realm, with sophisticated AI-based operations increasing in frequency.

The narrative also delves into the dynamics of Iranian influence in regional conflicts, including the Houthis' utilization of Iranian weapons in the Middle East. The Defense Intelligence Agency's report underscores Iran's role in enabling attacks in the region, shedding light on geopolitical complexities and security challenges.

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Iranian diplomat dies in Moscow (bne IntelliNews)

An Iranian diplomat at the embassy in Moscow allegedly died in a fitness club on February 4, according to the Russian newspaper Izvestia.The ...

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Iran Issues 30% Interest Rate Bonds To Stem Currency Crisis (Iran International)

With Iran's national currency on a rollercoaster, the government has given the green light to state banks for a whopping 30-percent interest rate for ...

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Iranian journalist Nasrin Hassani begins 7-month prison sentence ... (CPJ Press Freedom Online)

โ€œAll of the journalists arrested for reporting on the unprecedented nationwide protests that followed Mahsa Amini's death should be released and charges against ...

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Iranian Journalists Detained After Security Forces Raid Media Outlet ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Iranian security forces raided a building housing the editorial office of the Fardaye Eghtesad media outlet, detaining an unknown number of its journalists ...

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Iranian Journalists Detained in Tehran Offices; Reason Unknown (IranWire |)

Family members of journalists and other staff from the Iranian financial news website Farda-e-Eghtesad gathered outside the outlet's off ...

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Iranian Journalists Detained After Security Forces Raid Media Outlet ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Iranian security forces raided a building housing the editorial office of the Fardaye Eghtesad media outlet, detaining an unknown number of its journalists ...

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PEN America Condemns Detention of Iranian Dissident Rapper ... (PEN America)

PEN America's strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of Iranian rapper Vafa Ahmadpour and calls for his immediate release.

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Hacker group reveals cost of Iranian drone production (Yahoo News)

A group of hackers from the Prana Network were able to gain access to the mail servers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) which contained ...

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$375000 - The Sticker Price for an Iranian Shahed Drone (Forbes)

A hacker group called the Prana Network broke into the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) email servers and grabbed data on the sale of Shahed drones ...

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Hackers expose data on Iranian drones sold to Russia (defence-blog.com)

The Prana Network hacking group has exposed critical data about the production and pricing of Shahed-136 drones intended for Russia.

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Pressure Intensified On Iranian Students, Professors (Iran International)

Iran's security and intelligence authorities have mounted pressure on dissenting students and professors as the second semester of the academic year ...

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Iranian workers pause strike as employer pledges to meet demands (IndustriALL Global Union)

After suspending their strike and then going back on it due to failed promises, Iranian steel workers have again suspended the strike after employers have ...

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Microsoft uncovers extensive Iranian AI-based cyber ops against ... (CTech)

Amid the rising potential of a widening war, we expect Iranian influence operations and cyberattacks will continue to be more targeted, more collaborative ...

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Iran accelerates cyber ops against Israel from chaotic start ... (Microsoft)

Since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023, Iranian government-aligned actors have launched a series of cyberattacks and influence operations (IO) intended ...

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Microsoft: Iranian cyberattacks on Israel have soared since Oct. 7 (JNS.org)

The attacks and "influence operations" have grown in number, sophistication and geographic scope since the start of the war, according to Microsoft's Threat ...

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'Netanyahu is the Target': Microsoft Report Reveals Iran's Cyber War ... (The Jerusalem Post)

Objective: Undermine Israel and its supporters in an attempt to create general confusion and mistrust - that's how the system worked.

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Microsoft: Iran is refining its cyber operations (CyberScoop)

Stepped up coordination among Iranian cyber actors may improve their ability to hit U.S. critical infrastructure, Microsoft researchers say.

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AI and misinformation: Microsoft unveils Iranian cyber operations ... (i24NEWS)

Iran activities include operations to influence public opinion through manipulation or intimidation, particularly targeting 'political and social rifts' ...

Digital Aggression: Iran regime's Rising Profile in Cyber Warfare ... (Iran News Update)

Iranian-linked cyber activities in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas conflict demonstrated reactive and opportunistic behaviors.

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How Iranian cyber ops pivoted to target Israel after 7 October attacks (ComputerWeekly.com)

Microsoft has shared new intelligence on how Iranian government-aligned threat actors have turned their fire on Israel over the past four months.

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DIA report confirms the Houthis' use of Iranian missiles and ... (Defense Intelligence Agency)

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING โ€” Analysis confirms that Houthi forces have employed various Iranian-origin missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles against military ...

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DIA Report on Iranian Arms Used by Houthi Forces - USNI News (USNI News)

The following is Feb. 6, 2024, the Defense Intelligence Agency report, Iran: Enabling Houthi Attacks Across the Middle East.

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